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verb (intr, adverb)
to reach maturity; become adult
to come into existence; develop
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Idioms and Phrases with grow up
grow up
Become an adult, as in Sam wants to be a policeman when he grows up. [First half of 1500s]
Come into existence, arise, as in Similar social problems grew up in all the big cities. [Late 1500s]
Become mature or sensible, as in It's time you grew up and faced the facts. This usage may also be in the form of an imperative (as in Don't bite your nails—grow up!) [Mid-1900s]
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